--Review of Agrarian Studies, Vol. 11, No. 1, JANUARY-JUNE, 2021 Abstract: In recent years in India, minimum support price (MSP) and Government procurement, especially of paddy and wheat, have been discussed widely, but these discussions have often drawn on evidence that is dated and incomplete. Consequently, such discussions have clouded the facts, resulting in a large number of factoids. According to these popular misconceptions, very few farmers (6 per cent only) benefit...
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In academic year 2019-20, only 22% Indian schools had Internet
-The Hindu Less than 30% Government schools had computers: Education Ministry data. In the academic year that ended with school closures due to COVID-19, only 22% of schools in India had Internet facilities, according to Education Ministry data released on Thursday. Among Government schools, less than 12% had Internet in 2019-20, while less than 30% had functional computer facilities. This affected the kind of digital education options available to schools during the...
More »Remembering Santal Hul: The First Struggle Against Imperialism -Nolina S Minj and Rahi Soren
-TheWire.in It was indeed an unequal conflict, as the Santals unflinchingly fought with bows and arrows against troops armed with artillery – an indicator of how precious self-rule was to them. The 1857 uprising of Indian sepoys is commonly considered to be the first war of independence in Indian history, even though it was preceded by tribal revolts such as the Halba rebellion of 1774, the Bhil revolt of 1818, and the...
More »Delhi govt bans fishing in Yamuna, says water too polluted
-Hindustan Times “It is hereby brought to the notice of all concerned that in view of the high pollution levels in the Yamuna waters, as per the provisions made in the rules (formulated under Indian Fisheries Act, 1897), the issuing of fishing licence in two portions of public waters is suspended till further orders,” the notification read. The Delhi Government’s animal husbandry department on Tuesday banned fishing in parts of river Yamuna,...
More »Assam approves compulsory leave for policemen
-The Hindu It enables the personnel spend time with their family members Guwahati: The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved a month’s compulsory leave every year for the personnel of the armed battalions of the Assam police to enable them spend time with their families. The benefit applies to the personnel from the rank of constable to SI. Those staying with families in the quarters will be given 10 days’ leave every year, a...
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